Perhaps it’s fortunate that Miyazaki’s critique of the US invasion of Iraq didn’t resonate as intended—otherwise, Howl’s Moving Castle might not have achieved its remarkable success. Check out our review to read the whole story. #HowlsMovingCastle jcablog.com/post/howls-mov…

High and Low is hailed as one of Kurosawa’s greatest works, but does it hold up today? Here’s JCA’s deconstruction of this overrated film noir classic. jcablog.com/post/high-and-…

Ringu didn’t just scare audiences—it redefined horror. Explore the cultural roots of Sadako’s curse and why her terror still lingers today. #ringu #sadako #jhorror jcablog.com/post/ringu-rev…

While Ozu captured Japan’s quiet decline, Shôhei Imamura dived into its chaos. As a teen, he witnessed postwar prostitution, poverty, and black markets firsthand—formative experiences that shaped his raw, visceral films. Meet the rebel of Japanese cinema. jcablog.com/post/shohei-im…

Your Name is more than body swaps and romance—it explores Japan’s struggle with identity, memory, and disaster. Unravel its deeper meaning in our analysis. #yourname #kiminonawa #makotoshinkai jcablog.com/post/your-name…

A grand spectacle unparalleled in scale, Akira Kurosawa’s magisterial epic RAN (1985) finds beauty in chaos, adapting Shakespeare's "Lear" for the Sengoku period. Screening this Fri. 6/20 for its 40th anniversary in 35mm.

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